The NTR Hero Knelt Before the Demon King – Chapter 26

The Demon King and I entered the Banquet Hall.

In that vast space, there was a table and chairs set up, just the right size for the two of us.

The distance between us was close enough that I could reach out and hold the Demon King’s hand.

Aside from the grand and magnificent exterior of the Banquet Hall, the atmosphere there resembled that of a restaurant where lovers shared a meal.

I slowly moved forward, engulfed in Intense Tension.

“Well then, I look forward to working with you, Hero.”

“Y-Yes, Your Majesty.”

I answered with a slightly trembling voice in response to the calm yet incredibly alluring words of the Demon King.

Even though this was just a meal, the subtle tension loomed in the air.

Cautiously, I took a seat opposite the Demon King.

Literally, when I lifted my gaze, I was face to face with the Demon King…

No, I was confronted with the stunning beauty of a goddess who completely matched my ideal type.

At that moment, I felt my heart racing even more.

Then, the waiting Demon Race Maids began to serve the first course, starting with soup and salad, and the two of us officially began our meal.

The food I had eaten until now was excellent, but what began to be set before me felt even more luxurious and exquisite.

However, at this moment, whether I was putting sweet soup in my mouth or savoring fragrant and fresh salad, I couldn’t clearly distinguish if it was entering through my mouth or my nose.

‘Really… so beautiful. To be able to share a meal with someone like her… I feel I don’t deserve it at all…’

The Demon King continued her elegant dining in front of me.

Her beauty was such that it made me forget the taste of the food I was eating.

At the same time, she bound my thoughts of wanting to get closer to her with various conversations, which I couldn’t even begin to execute.

Simply sitting there in front of me captured all of my nerves and mind.

The power of absolute beauty truly was overwhelming.

Just then, while I was momentarily lost in the Demon King’s beauty…

“Hero, is the food not to your liking?”

“W-What?”

Noticing my lackluster eating, the Demon King asked with a hint of concern in her voice.

I felt momentarily flustered and replied to her.

“No… it’s not that, Your Majesty. I’ve never had such exquisite food in my life. It’s just…”

“Just?”

I hesitated at the Demon King’s question.

After all…

‘To be completely honest, I can’t focus on the taste of the food because Your Majesty is simply too beautiful.’

Saying such a thing outright was impossible.

Instead, I chose to divert my words rather than laying out my thoughts unfiltered.

“…I apologize, it’s just that I’ve never had a chance to share a meal in such a manner with a ruler of a nation, so I’m feeling a bit tense.”

“Is that so?”

“Yes, Your Majesty, you’re more noble than anyone I’ve ever seen… Just being able to share a meal with someone like you fills me with true glory.”

To be honest, rather than the part about being a ruler, I was honored simply to be dining with a beautiful person like her.

Meanwhile, upon hearing my words, the Demon King flashed a somewhat strange expression for a moment, showing signs of contemplation.

Then, shortly after…

“Glory… is that truly how you feel?”

“Yes, it is, Your Majesty.”

The Demon King’s voice, which asked a question with a slightly rigid tone, gave me a sense of unease, but I firmly replied with sincerity.

And then…

“I see… then, what do you think about this?”

“Excuse me?”

With a phrase I couldn’t comprehend, the Demon King stood up from her seat.

Then, she began to approach me slowly.

“Um… Your Maj…”

As the Demon King took each step towards me, it was an incredibly simple action,

But with that overwhelming beauty, it felt as though a goddess was descending from the heavens, which made me feel breathless under the grip of tension.

Then, the Demon King stopped right next to me.

Following that, she slowly reached out her hand and began to caress my face.

Her touch was so soft.

Simultaneously, the sweet scent and warm aura engulfed me, making my already racing heart start to beat wildly.

“Y-Your Maj… what is this…?”

“…Be still. This is a command of the King.”

With a calm yet commanding dignity…

And at the same time, her words carried something moist within them.

At that moment, I felt like my mind was collapsing as I could only follow the command of my ‘Lord.’

Next, the Demon King slowly bent at the waist and lowered herself slightly.

What appeared before my eyes was…

The large, beautiful chest of the Demon King that had captured my gaze all along.

The design of her dress left the upper part completely exposed,

That pair of sumptuous fruits could capture any man’s heart by mere existence alone.

As it slowly approached me, I felt my mind go blank, and I could only accept it in a defenseless manner.

And then…

“Ah…”

The Demon King wrapped her arms around me gently.

The warmth of her hands against my back.

The feel of her soft breath against my ear.

And surrounding my face…

The warmth of her chest was so comforting and soft that it felt like I had fallen into paradise.

I could only surrender to the overwhelming happiness as my soul felt on the verge of escaping, fully captivated by the moment.

‘Is this… paradise?’

I had no time to question why the Demon King was behaving this way.

At this moment, all I could do was be infinitely grateful for her irresistible ‘favor’ and comply.

And then…

With my mind utterly entranced, the Demon King began to whisper softly into my ear, her voice small but piercing through my entire being.

“Speak, Hero. What do you think about this?”

The question she had posed to me right before this ‘paradise’ began.

As she repeated her inquiry…

I started to speak with a trembling voice, sharing the sincere feelings I felt in this moment.

“I sincerely thank you for this undeserved reward, Your Majesty…”

I still had no idea what intentions lay behind the Demon King’s embrace.

However, all I could express was gratitude for the magnificent favor shown by my Lord.

And then…

In response to my words, the Demon King whispered once more, her voice still soft.

“If you swear eternal loyalty, if you fulfill my desires… I can grant you even more than this.”

*Gulp!*

Her words set off countless imaginations within my mind.

Suddenly, I began to tremble under the irresistible allure of the Demon King.

“Hero… will you swear that for me? Eternal loyalty… will you vow to vanquish my enemies as my eternal sword?”

With a gentle yet clear voice, the Demon King posed the question.

In response, without a hint of hesitation, I answered her.

“I swear… for Your Majesty, I will devote my life to eternal loyalty from now on.”

From the moment I knelt before the Demon King, this had been my heartfelt vow.

Given the promise of such a reward that exceeded any expectation, I had no longer any reason to hesitate.

Honestly, all I could feel was gratitude for the Demon King’s actions, which were providing me with what I truly desired more than anything else.

As such, I began to reaffirm my resolve to go all out and support the Racial Alliance for the sake of the Demon King.

*

Deciding to seduce the Hero according to Beelzebub’s words, the Demon King resolved to proceed with the plan even if she was reluctant, all under the belief of ‘for the nation.’

However, deep down, the Demon King couldn’t shake off the feelings of anxiety.

She knew there were various ways for women to seduce men.

Whispering sultry and sweet words.

Subtly revealing oneself.

Or perhaps engaging in skinship to stimulate desire.

These methods, typically used by succubi to extract the essence of men, were knowledge she had picked up having succubi as subordinates.

However…

Knowing such knowledge didn’t mean she could utilize such extreme measures in this moment without hesitation.

Realistically speaking, given her lack of experience with physical contact outside a ruler and vassal relationship, it would be impossible to employ such specialized skills.

Moreover, despite her resolve, the Demon King still felt guilty towards the Hero, leaving her instinctively passive about this whole affair.

Ultimately, the method of seduction she chose was simple, to simply embrace him.

This action, devoid of any professional skills, had her genuinely hoping it would work, though she suspected the effect might not be significant.

‘After all, the Hero rejected even the advances of succubi… There’s no way he would waver from something as simple as this embrace.’

Carefully, the Demon King embraced the Hero, not expecting much in terms of seduction’s effect.

However…

Against her expectations,

The Hero’s reaction to her clumsy attempt at ‘seduction’ was beyond anything she had imagined.

“For Your Majesty, I will devote my life to eternal loyalty from now on.”

‘?? No… wait… why…’

The Hero uttered a vow of unwavering loyalty, without a shred of hesitation.

The situation felt like firing an arrow and having a castle surrender.

The Demon King found herself engulfed in deep bewilderment.

Just then, a thought crossed her mind.

Could it be… this was…?